Broadcast station NHK announced a new television anime adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables novel on Wednesday. The anime, titled Anne Shirley, is being produced by The Answer Studio (Kami no Tou: Ouji no Kikan, Golgo 13 (TV)) for an April 2025 premiere on NHK-E.

The historical drama novel was first published by L.C. Page & Co. in 1908. Over the years, Anne of Green Gables was released in 36 languages and sold more than 50 million copies.

A 50-episode television anime by Nippon Animation aired in 1979, followed by a 39-episode prequel in 2009. A recap movie compiling the first six episodes of the original anime premiered in July 2010 at the Ghibli Museum.

Synopsis
Life isn't easy for Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan with a vast imagination and a short temper. In a twist of fate, she gets taken into the Cuthbert house in Avonlea. The elderly occupants Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert were looking for a young boy to help in the fields, but they're in for quite a shock when they realize Anne is a girl.

Adapted from the acclaimed classic by L. M. Montgomery, Akage no Anne portrays Anne's upbringing from 11 to 17 years of age and her encounters and separations with various people. Only time will tell what major decision Anne has to make that will change her life forever. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Official site: https://anime-ann-e.jp/
Official X: @anime_ann_e

Source: PR Times

Anne Shirley on MAL